Description
A refreshing mojito cocktail featuring mint and lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1/2 cup club soda
Instructions
- Muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges in a glass to release the mint oils and lime juice.
- Add sugar to the mixture and stir until dissolved.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the white rum over the ice.
- Top off with club soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with additional mint leaves or a lime wedge.
Notes
- For a stronger mint flavor, slap the mint leaves before muddling.
- Adjust sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Experiment with flavored rums for variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mojito, cocktail, mint, rum